SWITZERLAND held off a spirited Hungarian fight back to triumph 3-1 in their Euro 2024 opener.
Murat Yakin’s side went into the match having watched Germany tonk Scotland 5-1 in Group A’s first clash last night.
GettyBreel Embolo lobs Peter Gulacsi[/caption]
GettyEmbolo celebrates his Swiss clincher[/caption]
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London-born Kwadwo Duah got the Swiss off to a perfect start on 12 minutes, when he converted beyond Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.
Young Boys ace Michel Aebischer then made it two on the stroke of half-time, handing the Hungarians an uphill task.
They did give themselves hope, when Barnabas Varga pulled one back on 66 minutes.
But while Marco Rossi’s side pushed for an equaliser, the Swiss held firm to secure a vital three points – grabbing a third late on through Breel Embolo.
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GettyLondon-born Kwadwo Duah gave Switzerland the lead[/caption]
AFPDuah, 27, celebrates his opener[/caption]
GettyMichel Aebischer doubles Switzerland’s lead[/caption]
APAebischer put his side two goals to the good[/caption]
GettyBarnabas Varga pulled one back for Hungary[/caption]
GettyVarga had given Marco Rossi’s side hope in the second half[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
